Patents by Inventor Moon Sun Kang

Moon Sun Kang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210197128
    Abstract: A method for healing a damaged separation membrane for water treatment uses silica microparticles surface-functionalized with polyethyleneimine. The method can be applied to actual water treatment processes because the particle size and chemical stability of the silica microparticles surface-functionalized with polyethyleneimine are maintained under various operation conditions are used. A separation membrane for water treatment healed exhibits superior healing performance, with water permeability and rejection rate being healed to 90% or higher as compared to the pristine separation membrane, and maintains physical and chemical stability for a long time. Moreover, the method is advantageous in that flux does not declines after the healing because the silica microparticles surface-functionalized with polyethyleneimine are selectively deposited on the damaged part. In addition, it is advantageous in terms of economy in that silica microparticles commercially available at low cost are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicants: YALE UNIVERSITY, KOLON GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bezawit GETACHEW, Sang-ryoung KIM, Jae-hong KIM, Seung-joon KIM, Seong-kyun YIM, Moon-sun KANG
  • Patent number: 10618012
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a self-healing hydrogel-filled separation membrane for water treatment includes soaking a porous support comprising pores in a monomer solution to fill the pores with the solution, removing the excessively filled monomer solution from the porous support, and forming a hydrogel in the pores by crosslinking the monomer. The separation membrane does not require an additional repair process when damage occurs to the separation membrane and can exhibit superior self-healing effect and physical stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignees: YALE UNIVERSITY, KOLON GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bezawit Asheber Getachew, Sang-ryoung Kim, Jae-hong Kim, Seung-joon Kim, Seong-kyun Yim, Moon-sun Kang
  • Publication number: 20190083938
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a self-healing hydrogel-filled separation membrane for water treatment includes soaking a porous support comprising pores in a monomer solution to fill the pores with the solution, removing the excessively filled monomer solution from the porous support, and forming a hydrogel in the pores by crosslinking the monomer. The separation membrane does not require an additional repair process when damage occurs to the separation membrane and can exhibit superior self-healing effect and physical stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Bezawit Asheber GETACHEW, Sang-ryoung KIM, Jae-hong KIM, Seung-joon KIM, Seong-kyun YIM, Moon-sun KANG
  • Patent number: 9795904
    Abstract: A filtering membrane module and a filtering apparatus having the same, which is capable of remarkably reducing a vibration of filtering membrane module during an aeration process for a maintenance cleaning of filtering membrane, and preventing a crack from occurring in the filtering membrane module by the vibration, wherein the filtering membrane module comprises a filtering membrane; a header, to which the filtering membrane is potted, including a first lateral side and a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side; a first coupling unit provided at the first lateral side; and a second coupling unit provided at the second lateral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: KOLON GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Moon Sun Kang, Chang-Hyo Ahn, Geon Tae Kim, Hee-Deung Park
  • Patent number: 9512016
    Abstract: A system and method for installing a large-sized filtering membrane module to a frame structure with easiness is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a frame structure to which the filtering membrane module is to be installed; and an installing apparatus for installing the filtering membrane module to the frame structure, wherein the installing apparatus comprises a horizontal rod parallel to an inserting direction of the filtering membrane module into the frame structure; and a moving unit movable toward the frame structure along the horizontal rod while supporting the filtering membrane module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC., KOLON GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Moon Sun Kang, Moo-Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20150144545
    Abstract: A filtering membrane module and a filtering apparatus having the same, which is capable of remarkably reducing a vibration of filtering membrane module during an aeration process for a maintenance cleaning of filtering membrane, and preventing a crack from occurring in the filtering membrane module by the vibration, wherein the filtering membrane module comprises a filtering membrane; a header, to which the filtering membrane is potted, including a first lateral side and a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side; a first coupling unit provided at the first lateral side; and a second coupling unit provided at the second lateral side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: KOLON CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Moon Sun KANG, Chang-Hyo AHN, Geon Tae KIM, Hee-Deung PARK
  • Patent number: 9005441
    Abstract: A filtering membrane module and a filtering apparatus having the same, which is capable of remarkably reducing a vibration of filtering membrane module during an aeration process for a maintenance cleaning of filtering membrane, and preventing a crack from occurring in the filtering membrane module by the vibration, wherein the filtering membrane module comprises a filtering membrane; a header, to which the filtering membrane is potted, including a first lateral side and a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side; a first coupling unit provided at the first lateral side; and a second coupling unit provided at the second lateral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Kolon Global Corporation
    Inventors: Moon Sun Kang, Chang-Hyo Ahn, Geon Tae Kim, Hee-Deung Park
  • Publication number: 20130284656
    Abstract: A system and method for installing a large-sized filtering membrane module to a frame structure with easiness is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a frame structure to which the filtering membrane module is to be installed; and an installing apparatus for installing the filtering membrane module to the frame structure, wherein the installing apparatus comprises a horizontal rod parallel to an inserting direction of the filtering membrane module into the frame structure; and a moving unit movable toward the frame structure along the horizontal rod while supporting the filtering membrane module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Moon Sun KANG, Moo-Seok LEE
  • Patent number: 8506805
    Abstract: A system and method for installing a large-sized filtering membrane module to a frame structure with easiness is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a frame structure to which the filtering membrane module is to be installed; and an installing apparatus for installing the filtering membrane module to the frame structure, wherein the installing apparatus comprises a horizontal rod parallel to an inserting direction of the filtering membrane module into the frame structure; and a moving unit movable toward the frame structure along the horizontal rod while supporting the filtering membrane module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignees: Kolon Industries, Inc., Kolon Construction Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Moon Sun Kang, Moo-Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20100270227
    Abstract: A system and method for installing a large-sized filtering membrane module to a frame structure with easiness is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a frame structure to which the filtering membrane module is to be installed; and an installing apparatus for installing the filtering membrane module to the frame structure, wherein the installing apparatus comprises a horizontal rod parallel to an inserting direction of the filtering membrane module into the frame structure; and a moving unit movable toward the frame structure along the horizontal rod while supporting the filtering membrane module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Moon Sun Kang, Moo-Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20100258492
    Abstract: A filtering membrane module and a filtering apparatus having the same, which is capable of remarkably reducing a vibration of filtering membrane module during an aeration process for a maintenance cleaning of filtering membrane, and preventing a crack from occurring in the filtering membrane module by the vibration, wherein the filtering membrane module comprises a filtering membrane; a header, to which the filtering membrane is potted, including a first lateral side and a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side; a first coupling unit provided at the first lateral side; and a second coupling unit provided at the second lateral side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: KOLON CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD
    Inventors: Moon Sun Kang, Chang-Hyo Ahn, Geon Tae Kim, Hee-Deung Park